Grade 3 Physiotherapist - Cardiorespiratory (General Medicine/Complex Aged at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

118981.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Acute General Medicine, Complex Aged Care, Clinical Supervision, Mentoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Service Development, Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Assessment, Discharge Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Permanent Part Time (19 hours per week) Senior Leadership Opportunity Friendly and Dynamic Team Environment Make a Meaningful Impact in Acute General Medicine and Aged Care About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Department at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. As a Grade 3 Physiotherapist within the Cardiorespiratory Team, you will provide expert physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for patients within the Acute General Medicine and Complex Aged Care Services at our Fitzroy campus. Reporting to the Grade 4 Cardiorespiratory Team Leader, you will play a key leadership role within both the Physiotherapy Department and multidisciplinary General Medicine team. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, quality improvement and research initiatives while supporting the professional growth of physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior clinician looking to further develop their leadership skills within a collaborative and progressive department committed to excellence in patient care, education and research. Classification: VB7 – VC1 ($104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time). Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and coordination of physiotherapy services within Acute General Medicine and Complex Aged Care. Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for patients with complex medical and geriatric conditions. Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students. Coordinate and contribute to undergraduate physiotherapy clinical education programs. Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, meetings and discharge planning activities. Provide tertiary-level physiotherapy consultation across the organisation as required. Lead and contribute to research, service development and quality improvement initiatives within the Cardiorespiratory Team. Support best practice and evidence-based care across the service. Your Contribution To be successful in this role, you will have: Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. A minimum of seven years' post-graduate physiotherapy experience. Extensive experience and clinical expertise in acute hospital physiotherapy practice. Strong knowledge of physiotherapy management within General Medicine and/or Complex Aged Care settings. Demonstrated leadership skills and experience supervising physiotherapists, students and support staff. Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and professional development. Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area of physiotherapy, or progress towards obtaining one, will be highly regarded. What We Offer At St Vincent's, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive professionally and personally. Opportunities to lead service development, quality improvement and research projects. Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities. Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay. Access to Fitness Passport and a wide range of participating fitness facilities. Wellbeing initiatives, programs and staff events. Confidential employee counselling and support services. Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation. A culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Convenient Fitzroy location, close to Melbourne CBD, public transport, cafes and parking. About the Physiotherapy Department The Physiotherapy Department provides high-quality services across acute, sub-acute and outpatient settings. Working within multidisciplinary teams, our physiotherapists deliver assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services that optimise patient outcomes and maximise function. The department is committed to excellence in evidence-based clinical practice, research, education and professional development, creating an environment where clinicians can continue to learn, lead and grow. Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, we provide a diverse range of adult clinical services and are committed to delivering outstanding patient care, education and research. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter as part of your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is central to our mission, and we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations and vaccinations, including annual influenza vaccination. For further information about the role, please contact: Ben Tarrant Grade 4 Cardiorespiratory Team Lead – Physiotherapy benjamin.tarrant@svha.org.au Closing Date: 12 July 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

Provide expert physiotherapy assessment and management for patients in Acute General Medicine and Complex Aged Care. Lead service development, quality improvement initiatives, and provide clinical supervision to staff and students.